Crooked River Elementary School

3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crooked River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crooked River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Crooked River Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Crooked River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crooked River Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#264 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crooked River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crooked River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crooked River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
17%
36%
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White
57%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crooked River Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Crooked River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crooked River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crooked River Elementary School's ranking?
Crooked River Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Crooked River Elementary School often compared to?
Crooked River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugarmill Elementary School, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Crooked River Elementary School?
636 students attend Crooked River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Crooked River Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crooked River Elementary School offer ?
Crooked River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crooked River Elementary School part of?
Crooked River Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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